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Of the 37,356 people living in Webster Parish, Louisiana in 2021, 50.9% (19,012) were women and 49.1% (18,344) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by NW Louisiana News.

Data showed the average age for women in Webster Parish in 2021 was 43 years, higher than the national average of 40 for women.

According to census data, women aged 18 and over outnumbered men in the same age group by 97. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 3,176 men and 4,104 women.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Webster Parish.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	1,120	1,110	1,145	0.9%	-3.1%
Under 5	Male	1,153	1,204	1,223	-4.2%	-1.6%
5 to 9	Female	1,157	1,216	1,210	-4.9%	0.5%
5 to 9	Male	913	1,023	1,025	-10.8%	-0.2%
10 to 14	Female	1,143	1,151	1,198	-0.7%	-3.9%
10 to 14	Male	1,610	1,571	1,564	2.5%	0.4%
15 to 17	Female	673	698	721	-3.6%	-3.2%
15 to 17	Male	774	796	791	-2.8%	0.6%
18 and 19	Female	375	315	318	19%	-0.9%
18 and 19	Male	431	504	519	-14.5%	-2.9%
20	Female	259	195	201	32.8%	-3%
20	Male	228	162	207	40.7%	-21.7%
21	Female	272	371	373	-26.7%	-0.5%
21	Male	246	257	199	-4.3%	29.1%
22 to 24	Female	473	572	593	-17.3%	-3.5%
22 to 24	Male	683	702	743	-2.7%	-5.5%
25 to 29	Female	1,101	1,189	1,219	-7.4%	-2.5%
25 to 29	Male	1,176	1,246	1,284	-5.6%	-3%
30 to 34	Female	1,123	1,136	1,136	-1.1%	0%
30 to 34	Male	1,107	1,180	1,155	-6.2%	2.2%
35 to 39	Female	1,256	1,408	1,318	-10.8%	6.8%
35 to 39	Male	1,046	1,032	1,068	1.4%	-3.4%
40 to 44	Female	947	878	979	7.9%	-10.3%
40 to 44	Male	993	1,040	1,027	-4.5%	1.3%
45 to 49	Female	1,103	1,167	1,190	-5.5%	-1.9%
45 to 49	Male	1,090	1,159	1,171	-6%	-1%
50 to 54	Female	1,225	1,307	1,388	-6.3%	-5.8%
50 to 54	Male	1,180	1,265	1,329	-6.7%	-4.8%
55 to 59	Female	1,358	1,402	1,229	-3.1%	14.1%
55 to 59	Male	1,341	1,434	1,253	-6.5%	14.4%
60 and 61	Female	463	567	631	-18.3%	-10.1%
60 and 61	Male	457	438	546	4.3%	-19.8%
62 to 64	Female	860	811	941	6%	-13.8%
62 to 64	Male	740	715	781	3.5%	-8.5%
65 and 66	Female	261	347	431	-24.8%	-19.5%
65 and 66	Male	379	382	404	-0.8%	-5.4%
67 to 69	Female	909	715	765	27.1%	-6.5%
67 to 69	Male	544	567	617	-4.1%	-8.1%
70 to 74	Female	1,041	1,204	1,020	-13.5%	18%
70 to 74	Male	1,057	1,003	940	5.4%	6.7%
75 to 79	Female	1,079	965	1,010	11.8%	-4.5%
75 to 79	Male	719	807	743	-10.9%	8.6%
80 to 84	Female	349	576	513	-39.4%	12.3%
80 to 84	Male	256	257	234	-0.4%	9.8%
85 and over	Female	465	516	542	-9.9%	-4.8%
85 and over	Male	221	253	348	-12.6%	-27.3%

Source: US Census Bureau